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What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't: Relationship Advice and Respect

Rhoda Sommer LCSW
Mental Health
Relationships
Shame
Vulnerability
Emotional Intimacy
Self-Forgiveness
Personal Growth
Trust
Self-Compassion
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Pain
Therapy
Curiosity
Attachment Theory
Empathy
Communication
Emotions
High-Conflict Relationships
Sexual Intimacy
Addiction

Relationships matter. Do you want to know the nitty gritty of what makes a relationship work? Get your answers to relationship questions. Learn how to keep respect alive & well, because lack of respect is why people get divorced. Learn what builds trust & how to recover from infidelity, drama or codependency. Advice from psychotherapist Rhoda Sommer based on over 35 years of working with couples. ... more

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Anger is a complicated emotion for all of us. Many of us have seen how anger can become the default emotion for frustration, fear, shame, or helplessness. Anger is probably most often used to hide vulnerability which is crucial to making relationship... more

Have we begun to be so overly sensitive that we protect ourselves with Therapy Speak and love to wrap ourselves up in self-righteous accusations that point the finger…You are a narcissist, You are gaslighting me or You are love bombing me. It's certa... more

Recovery can be very difficult because of shame. Shame is an obstacle to healing for everybody. How can you face hard truths about your own dark side without drowning in the shame? Partners can learn how to not add to the stranglehold of shame that s... more

Self-awareness is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because it improves who you are down to your very core. It is a curse because it is so hard to do the work of facing up to your own dark side. All of us are so good at pretending we are ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Thomas Harbin
Clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anger and neuropsychology.
Harbin and Associates
Episode: Men & Anger: Insights into Emotions and Healthy Relationships
Dr. Isabel Morley
Clinical psychologist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy, certified couples therapist.
Episode: Weaponizing Psychological Terms Distorts Our Relationships
Amber Hollingsworth
Expert in addiction recovery and family dynamics with over two decades of experience
Put the Shovel Down YouTube Channel, Family Recovery Academy
Episode: Empowering Partners to Influence Change in Addiction Denial
Elizabeth Webb
Transformation coach and author of Made for Magic, helping women reset their lives.
Made for Magic
Episode: Joy on Purpose: Real-Life Strategies to Reclaim Your Spark
Robin Gutman
Licensed mental health counselor and the founder of Monarch Counseling Group.
Monarch Counseling Group
Episode: Regulate Your Emotions for Healthy Communication
Zach Brittle
Licensed mental health counselor, certified Gottman therapist and host of Marriage Therapy Radio
Marriage Therapy Radio
Episode: How to Rebuild Love When Negativity Has Taken Center Stage
Dr. Julia Garcia
Psychologist and author of The Five Habits of Hope, focusing on cultivating emotional resilience through hope practices.
Episode: HOPE AS HEALING: BUILDING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE IN YOU & YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Dr. Rebecca Howard-Ude
Certified sex therapist and licensed mental health counselor specializing in helping couples navigate intimacy during parenting years.
Parents in Love Coaching
Episode: Keeping Passion Alive: Proven Ways to Reignite Your Sex Life
Daryl Stickel
One of the world's leading experts on trust
Trust Unlimited
Episode: Trust as a Superpower: Strengthening Couples and Families

Host

Rhoda Sommer
Host and psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience working with couples. She provides insightful advice based on her extensive background in mental health and relationship consulting.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 381 ratings
  • I need this podcast

    I’ve learned so much from listening to this podcast. I listen to my favorite episodes more than once because there are so many takeaways. I personally like when Rhoda gives a lecture style podcast because it’s so thoughtful. I think the whole thing feels like she is just being herself instead of trying to sound a certain type of generic way. Love that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Buzzfeed app lover
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best relationship podcast!

    Great content featuring a thoughtfully selected and diverse group of guest speakers. The profound, informed, and well-written questions posed to the guests ensure that we don’t miss out on any valuable insights. This demonstrates the Host’s commitment to being well-versed and thoroughly pre-studied on specialized topics, such as the speakers’ writing or their books. As a result, the discussion is guided and very well-informed, staying on topic without any unnecessary fluff. I appreciate this, as... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samus187
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not sure,

    I feel like she is just reading from a book. Maybe I’m not far enough into the podcast. Episode 13 and just not feeling it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Apparition565
    Canada2 months ago
  • Mechanical and Machine Like

    There’s nothing worse than listening to someone reading a chapter or off a script for 45min straight. Enlighten us by dropping in an opinion here and there. The podcast feels more like an audiobook.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Heavy Haul Driver
    United Statesa year ago
  • So helpful

    Rhoda interviews the best experts to enlighten us on how to have better relationships. I learn a lot from every episode. What I like the most is the way she asks specific questions to enable the guest to talk about what’s going to be most helpful for the listener. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel40356
    United Statesa year ago

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Many enjoy the diverse range of expert guests, which adds depth to the discussion and increases the variety of perspectives offered.
Overall reviews suggest that the content is beneficial and has the potential to foster personal growth in listeners, especially regarding relationship dynamics.
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Listeners appreciate the actionable tips and expert insights on relationships that provide practical help for their own situations.

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Men & Anger: Insights into Emotions and Healthy Relationships
Q: What advice do you have for parents to help them understand their teenage sons with anger problems?
Parents need to enforce rules and discipline while also being flexible, understanding that teenagers will be volatile.
Men & Anger: Insights into Emotions and Healthy Relationships
Q: What do you believe is most misunderstood both by men themselves and by their partners?
Anger is often misunderstood as justifying aggression or unacceptable behavior, which is a misconception.
Weaponizing Psychological Terms Distorts Our Relationships
Q: What dangers exist when we label loved ones with therapy speak?
It cuts off connection and intimacy, positioning one as the assessor rather than an equal in the relationship.
Weaponizing Psychological Terms Distorts Our Relationships
Q: What is the difference between abuse and bad behavior?
Abuse is about power and control, while bad behavior involves ineffective actions but acknowledges wrongdoing.
Empowering Partners to Influence Change in Addiction Denial
Q: How can couples improve their communication during the recovery process?
Using an accusation audit, where individuals acknowledge their own flaws first, can create a more humble and constructive dialogue.

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2. Dr. Isabel Morley
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